When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Things would only get more complicated if he were to find out the truth. The situation between the three of us would worsen with the addition of this child.

Hence, I figured that leaving was the best option—a win-win situation for everyone.

I grew frantic upon parking outside the villa. Taking Ashton upstairs was not going to be an easy task.

After contemplating for a moment, I alighted the vehicle, walked toward the passenger seat and opened the car door. “Ashton,” I called out while tugging at his sleeve.

Ashton instantly woke up upon hearing his name. His stomach was probably giving him a hard time from all the whiskey he had drunk.

The man slowly opened his eyes and glanced at me before scanning his surroundings. “You brought me here?”

I nodded, unsure if he was already sober or still drunk. “Come on down. It’s late.”

It was already almost dawn by now. Being pregnant, I simply didn’t have the energy to stay up with him.

Ashton sat up straight, showing no intention of getting down the car. His dark eyes appeared harmless, but I knew he was in a volatile mood.

After giving it some thought, I eventually spoke up. “Do you want me to help you get down?”

“I’m going to bask in the sun for a while,” he answered and sat there motionlessly.

aback.

How drunk is he?

your time.” Feeling too awful to stay

began to fill me with concern. What if he decided to head outside and got

downstairs. To my surprise, Ashton was already lying on the couch in

could finally sleep in

fell into a deep slumber and

out the door. By the time I arrived at work, Caleb was already waiting

smiled apologetically upon seeing me. “Sorry to bother you at work, Ms.

pour Caleb a glass of water. Then, we signed

haven’t had lunch, Ms. Stovall? How about a meal together? My wife’s been wanting to thank you.

she had something to tell me. Hence, I smiled and turned the man down. “You’re too kind, Dr. Ludwick. I should

left after

wants you to see him at his office, Ms.

See him?

brows, feeling stunned. “Has our department done anything wrong recently?” Ashton

the issue was

Ludwick. Mr. Fuller seems rather unhappy about it and wants you to drop by the

I answered and headed to the top floor

stern vibe that he did. The atmosphere here felt chilly